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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.07, 5,056.88 and 1,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.07, 5,056.88 and 1,030.85 is: 1,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.07 : 5,056.88 = 1,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.07/5,056.88 = 1,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.07x = 5,056.88 × 1,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.07x = 5,212,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,854.31/3,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.35

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